Department profile
MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía.

Tax

Latin America Guide 2026 : Venezuela


MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía.

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Provided by MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía.

Our tax experts are recognized by peers, clients and accountants as the best. We give general tax assistance to local and foreign clients, concerning their exposure and the application of the Venezuelan tax regime, in order to obtain efficient tax management and avoid claims from the tax authorities.

At the tax planning level, we help our clients to organize their activities to obtain the most advantageous results and avoid overpayment of taxes. We advise clients in Venezuela who receive foreign income and those with interests in different jurisdictions, paying special attention to domicile, residence, permanent establishments, and treaties to avoid double taxation.

We assist international clients who wish to do business in Venezuela, not only with regard to the application of Venezuelan tax laws and regulations, but also regarding the best and most efficient fiscal and corporate structure suited to their specific needs.

We assist our clients in procedures before tax authorities and courts.  In the very difficult Venezuelan judicial system, we represent our clients with total transparency and we have won significant cases.

Clients (9)

  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Emerson Venezuela
  • Grupo Orbis
  • Universidad Metropolitana
  • Grupo Perret
  • Asea Brown Boveri
  • Consorcio Euro-Bras Guri
  • Grupo Formiconi
  • MSD Farmacéutica

Industries (23)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • NGOs/Pro-Bono
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Tax - Venezuela

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. boasts experience handling the tax aspects of corporate transactions as well as administrative litigation proceedings and appeals. The department's clients are drawn from sectors including finance and food and beverages. The firm also counsels high net worth clients on wealth planning.

Work Highlights

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  • MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. advised Laboratorios Elmor on consultations with the tax administration, aimed at clarifying the taxable event, the taxable base and exemptions related to the contribution.

Strengths

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  • When you work with MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. you have trust, confidence and responsibility. The team ensures the work is done well, regardless of the lawyer.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Juan Carlos Castillo Carvajal
    Band 1Juan Carlos Castillo Carvajal

    Juan Carlos Castillo Carvajal

    Top-tier partner Juan Carlos Castillo Carvajal commands an excellent reputation at the forefront of the market, with market commentators highlighting his strong track record in the field. He offers extensive experience advising on domestic and international tax structuring.

    • Juan Carlos Castillo has a timely response and excellent knowledge of the cases.

      Tax respondentLatin America
    • Juan Carlos Castillo is a professional with a very high impact in the tax legal line. His expertise has generated confidence in our senior management.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 4María Genoveva Páez Pumar Linares
    Band 4María Genoveva Páez Pumar Linares

    María Genoveva Páez Pumar Linares

    Adept partner María Genoveva Páez Pumar Linares routinely handles contentious tax matters as well as tax planning for individuals.

    • María Genoveva Páez Pumar has supported us in several fiscal issues. Her speed of response is really excellent.

      Tax respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. (2)

Venezuela

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